Raw Cherry Bark Tea Canister - Tall

I am a Tall Raw Cherry Bark Tea Canister. Life may seem long for an old tree like me but time passes with bliss when there is fine tea in hand.

Curator's Notes 

This canister is an invitation to savor not only the flavor of your tea but the essence of the forest from which it came. Denshiro is a true marvel of craftsmanship with their commitment to preserving traditional techniques, and this canister is a shining example. Handcrafted from whole cherry bark, it captures the raw beauty of the tree, offering an experience akin to stepping into the woods with every use. 

We’ve always loved the smooth polished version of this canister, as it becomes even more lustrous and unique with time and use, adding a personal touch to your tea rituals. However, there is something exceptional about the rare raw cherry bark version that stood out when we first saw it in person. With its natural textured surface that feels like you are touching a tree, it offers a tactile connection to nature, evoking a sense of returning to the earth. 

Cherry Bark Tea Canister was curated by Stevenson Aung

Designer/Maker 

Maker: Denshiro

Designer: Denshiro

Specifications

Dimensions: 3.3" (w) x 3.3" (l) x 4.8" (h) or 83mm (w) x 83mm (l) x 120mm (h)

Weight: 4.2 oz or 119 g

Materials: Cherry bark

Details

• Handmade in Akita, Japan
• Cherry Bark Tea Scoop that can accompany the canister is found here
• Made by 6th generation family-run business Fujiki Denshiro Shoten
• The highest grade cherry bark, renewably sourced from the mountains of northern Japan, is used for both the interior and exterior of the canister
• Multiple layers of bark are prepared using traditional techniques and dried for two years to ensure durability
• Each sheet of cherry bark is finely whittled and refined by the hands of expert craftsmen
• The high air tight design ensures moisture resistance so tea leaves can remain fresh
• Interior lid has a knob for easy removal
• Exterior is textured raw cherry bark
  
• Interior lid, knob and interior are smooth polished cherry bark